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Tourism (CIE IGCSE Geography)

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110 marks

Study Fig. 5.1, which is information about the climate of the Maldives (an LEDC). The Maldives is a group of islands on the Equator in the Indian Ocean, which are important for tourism.

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(i)
Use Fig. 5.1 to estimate the total annual rainfall in the Maldives.
Circle your answer below.
950mm      1750mm    2050mm        3250mm

                                              

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(ii)
Describe the attractions of the climate of the Maldives for tourists.

[2]

(iii)
Describe the characteristics of the physical landscape of small tropical islands, such as the Maldives, which have encouraged the growth of the tourist industry.

[3]

(iv)
Suggest ways in which the tourist industry is likely to benefit local communities in the Maldives.
[4]

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210 marks

Study Fig. 5.1, a map showing tourist attractions in Mauritius, an LEDC in the Indian Ocean.

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Fig 5.1
(i)
Name the river gorge in the south west of Mauritius.
[1]
(ii)
Describe the location of the tourist resort of Grand Baie.
[2]
(iii)
Identify three attractions of the human landscape for tourists in Mauritius.
[3]
(iv)
Explain how the tourist industry may benefit the people who live on the island of Mauritius.
[4]

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310 marks

Study Fig. 6.1, which shows how the number of tourists to Acapulco, a tourist destination on the coast of Mexico, has changed between 1920 and 2010.

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(i)
The table below lists six tourist attractions in Acapulco.
 
Tick the two which are physical attractions.

  Tick (✓)
Acapulco City market  
La Quebrada cliffs  
Lucha Libre Mexican wrestling show  
Our Lady of Solitude Cathedral  
Palma Sola archaeological site  
Playa Condesa beach  

(ii)
Suggest two ways in which the infrastructure of Acapulco is likely to have improved as it developed as a tourist destination.
1 ................................................................................................

2 ................................................................................................

 [2]

(iii)
Suggest why the growth of tourism in the Acapulco area may have had both positive and negative effects on local fishermen.

 [3]

(iv)
Using Fig. 6.1 only, describe the changes in the number of tourists in Acapulco between 1920 and 2010.

[4]

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410 marks

Study Fig. 5.1, which shows a map of the island of Gran Canaria, a Spanish island off the coast of Africa. Fig. 5.2, is a photograph of the tourist resort of Taurito in Gran Canaria.

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(i)
What is the compass direction from the airport to Taurito?
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(ii)
Use the scale to measure the distance along the GC1 road from the airport to Taurito.
.........................km
[2]
(iii)
Using Fig. 5.2 only, explain how the natural environment has encouraged the development of a tourist resort at Taurito.
[3]
(iv)
Suggest two benefits and two disadvantages of tourism for the people who live in Gran Canaria.

Benefit 1 ...........................

Benefit 2 ...........................

Disadvantage 1 ................................

Disadvantage 2 .................................
[4]

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510 marks

Study Fig. 6.1, which shows information about the Kafue National Park in Zambia, an area where the tourist industry is important. Zambia is an LEDC in Africa.

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Fig. 6.1

(i)

Estimate the area of Kafue National Park in square kilometres.

Circle the correct answer below.

1000 6000 22000 100000

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(ii)

Many tourists enter Kafue National Park at Nalusanga Gate and drive through it to Tatayoyo Gate.

What is the distance and direction along the main road from Nalusanga Gate to Tatayoyo Gate?

Distance ............................................... km

Direction ..............................................

[2]

(iii)
Using Fig. 6.1 only, identify three things that have been done in Kafue National Park to attract tourists.
[3]
(iv)
Suggest reasons why the government of Zambia is encouraging tourism.
[4]

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For a named area where tourism is important, describe and explain how it has negative impacts for both people and the environment.

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27 marks

For a named country or area you have studied, describe the different methods which are used to manage tourism.

Name of country or area......................

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37 marks

For a named area you have studied, explain how the tourist industry is being developed without destroying the natural environment.


Name of area ......................................................................................

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47 marks

For a named area you have studied where tourism is important, explain how it is managed so that the risks to the natural environment are reduced.

Name of area ............................................................

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57 marks

For a named area you have studied, explain how tourism is managed in order for it to be sustainable.

Name of area...............................................

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67 marks

For a named tourist area you have studied, explain how the tourist industry may cause problems for local people.

Name of tourist area ....................................

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18 marks

Study Fig. 5.2, a map of Hulhumalé, an island in the Maldives, and Fig. 5.3 which shows a new hotel being built.

The new hotel is located at X in Fig. 5.2.

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Figure 5.3 

(i)
To what extent is X an ideal location for a new hotel?
Give reasons for your answer.

[3]

(ii)
Suggest reasons why many people who live on Hulhumalé may not agree with the building of the new hotel.

[5]

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28 marks

Study Figs. 5.2 and 5.3, which are photographs that were taken in Grand Baie, Mauritius.

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Fig 5.2

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Fig 5.3

(i)
Using evidence from Figs. 5.2 and 5.3 only, describe the natural attractions of Grand Baie for tourists.

[3]

(ii)

Suggest how tourism in Grand Baie may have negative impacts on local people and the natural environment.

[5]

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38 marks

Study Fig. 6.2, which is an advert for a tourist resort in the Silvassa Forest region in India (an LEDC).

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Fig 6.2
(i)
State three different types of job which are likely to have been created by tourism in the Silvassa Forest region.
1 ...................................................................................................................
2 ....................................................................................................................
3 ....................................................................................................................
[3]

(ii)
Explain how the local natural environment may be at risk from tourist resorts such as the one shown in Fig. 6.2.
[5]

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48 marks

Study Fig. 5.3, which shows an island in the Indian Ocean before and after the construction of tourist facilities.

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(i)
Using Fig. 5.3 only, identify three changes on the island as a result of the construction of the tourist facilities.
[3]
(ii)
Suggest how the local natural environment of the island shown in Fig. 5.3 may be at risk from tourism.
[5]

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58 marks

Study Figs. 6.2 and 6.3 (Insert), which are photographs taken in national parks.

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Fig. 6.2

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Fig. 6.3

Fig. 6.2 was taken in the Lake District National Park in the UK.
Fig. 6.3 was taken in the Matopos National Park in Zimbabwe.

(i)

Describe the natural attractions of the Lake District and Matopos National Parks which are shown in Figs. 6.2 and 6.3.

Fig. 6.2 ........................................

Fig. 6.3 ........................................

[3]

(ii)
Explain how national parks, such as those in Figs. 6.2 and 6.3, manage tourism.

[5]

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